(C)Je (F)sus, (C)keep (G7)me (Am)near (F)the cross, (C)There a pre cious (C)foun (G7)tain, (C)Free (F)to (C)all, (G7)a (Am)heal (F)ing stream, (C)Flows from Cal (G7)v’ry’s moun (C)tain.
In the cross, (F)in the cross (C)Be (F)my (C)glo ry (C)ev (G)er, (C)Till (F)my (C)rap (E7)tured (Am)soul (F)shall find (C)Rest, be yond (G7)the riv (C)er.
(C)Near (F)the (C)cross, (G7)a (Am)trem (F)bling soul, (C)Love and mer cy (C)found (G7)me.
(C)There (F)the (C)Bright (G7)and (Am)Morn (F)ing Star (C)Sheds its beams (G7)a round (C)me.
In the cross, (F)in the cross (C)Be (F)my (C)glo ry (C)ev (G)er, (C)Till (F)my (C)rap (E7)tured (Am)soul (F)shall find (C)Rest, be yond (G7)the riv (C)er.
Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross by Fanny J. Crosby
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross”
- What key is "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" in?
- "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" by Fanny J. Crosby is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Fanny J. Crosby can I play here?
- Try "I Am Thine, O Lord", "My Savior First Of All", "Tell Me The Story Of Jesus". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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